Precision Press Operator – Fast-Paced Manufacturing

SWM International; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mativ is seeking a Press Operator to join our manufacturing team. The successful candidate will apply their knowledge in a clean, safe environment and work on multiple pieces of equipment with focus on quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities include pre-operation setup, inspections, reading blueprints, and maintaining production records in SAP. Candidates should have 2+ years in manufacturing, strong attention to detail, and commitment to workplace safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions.
• Ability to read blueprints and take measurements with a ruler.
• Experience operating machinery and performing inspections in a similar function or environment.
• Display knowledge of key areas of the manufacturing process.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general production records and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-operation activities to ensure proper equipment startup and operation on multiple pieces of equipment.
• Perform inspections to ensure product meets quality standards and customer specifications.
• Read, analyze, and interpret customer drawings, measurements, and tolerances, including blueprints.
• Produce dimensionally accurate medical or non-medical products.
• Adjust gear ratios and re-registration within the press.
• Track time and materials used at the press by entering data in the SAP system.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment per engineering procedures and maintain logs.
• Operate/monitor multiple pieces of equipment to ensure quality production and minimize unplanned stops.
• Work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment and follow safe work practices in a continuous improvement setting.
• Load and unload items on the production line and inspect products for defects.
• Collaborate with manufacturing staff on quality and production-related issues.

Skills

Machinery operation

Blueprint reading

Ruler measurements

Manufacturing knowledge

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Mativ is seeking a Press Operator to join our manufacturing team. The successful candidate will apply their knowledge in a clean, safe environment and work on multiple pieces of equipment with focus on quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities include pre-operation setup, inspections, reading blueprints, and maintaining production records in SAP. Candidates should have 2+ years in manufacturing, strong attention to detail, and commitment to workplace safety.